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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S765 MTFMOT history

S765 MTF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 141,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

S765 MTF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
141,213 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S765 MTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S765 MTF was last recorded at 141,213 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,202 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,213 miles
  • 2024 – 136,156 miles
  • 2021 – 134,089 miles
  • 2020 – 131,987 miles
  • 2016 – 131,331 miles
  • 2015 – 128,972 miles
  • 2014 – 126,571 miles
  • 2013 – 124,051 miles
  • 2012 – 121,587 miles
  • 2011 – 118,760 miles
  • 2010 – 115,915 miles
  • 2009 – 112,650 miles
  • 2008 – 108,692 miles
  • 2007 – 104,598 miles
  • 2006 – 99,611 miles
  • 2005 – 93,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,213 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,213 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,213 miles
    Test number
    434568526456
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail141,202 miles (+5,046)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,202 miles
    Test number
    509124049446
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,156 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,156 miles
    Test number
    759130020083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,148 miles (+2,059)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,148 miles
    Test number
    741271663241
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured BOTH side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass134,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    134,089 miles
    Test number
    742686130979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,089 miles (+2,102)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,089 miles
    Test number
    990224589682
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass131,987 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    131,987 miles
    Test number
    473428276070
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail131,986 miles (+655)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,986 miles
    Test number
    832607918101
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake 16 %

  9. Pass131,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,331 miles
    Test number
    710358050241
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  10. Fail131,330 miles (+2,358)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,330 miles
    Test number
    506666854695
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass128,972 miles (+2,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    128,972 miles
    Test number
    184117680222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass126,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,571 miles
    Test number
    536080334341
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail126,571 miles (+2,520)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,571 miles
    Test number
    676979624347
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass124,051 miles (+32)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    124,051 miles
    Test number
    135348313368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Fail124,019 miles (+2,432)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,019 miles
    Test number
    326562113357
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Pass121,587 miles (+2,827)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    121,587 miles
    Test number
    685595522331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass118,760 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    118,760 miles
    Test number
    376614431319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail118,759 miles (+2,844)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,759 miles
    Test number
    605153931322
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass115,915 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    115,915 miles
    Test number
    673211040310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail115,870 miles (+3,220)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,870 miles
    Test number
    412660530492
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass112,650 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    112,650 miles
    Test number
    490432549356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail112,562 miles (+3,870)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,562 miles
    Test number
    660921139364
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass108,692 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    108,692 miles
    Test number
    582153338376
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  24. Fail108,691 miles (+4,093)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,691 miles
    Test number
    111903938353
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  25. Pass104,598 miles (+4,987)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    104,598 miles
    Test number
    840362637382
    • NoteCorrosion front shocker legs
    • NoteWear front tyres outer edges
    • NoteWear offside front bottom ball joint BORDERLINE
    • NoteWear rear tyres in centre

  26. Pass99,611 miles (+152)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    99,611 miles
    Test number
    304394836325
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteOffside washer jet inop
    • NoteWear in steering rack

  27. Fail99,459 miles (+6,006)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    564545926305
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteOffside washer jet inoprative
    • NoteWear in steering rack

  28. Pass93,453 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    93,453 miles
    Test number
    720962835383
    • NoteWear offside front bottom ball joint

Questions about S765 MTF

Does S765 MTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S765 MTF expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S765 MTF?
The MOT on S765 MTF expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S765 MTF done?
S765 MTF was recorded at 141,213 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 2,429 miles a year.
Has S765 MTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S765 MTF has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S765 MTF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S765 MTF find?
S765 MTF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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